Immigration

The journey to the United States is more than just a physical relocation. For refugees and immigrants, settling into a new country comes with many challenges—paperwork, appointments, and legal processes that must be completed before they can fully adapt to their new lives. RISE is here to support individuals and families through this critical transition period.

• Government Document Assistance: We help clients complete important forms and official paperwork needed to comply with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Citizenship Class: Launched in 2009, the RISE Citizenship Program is designed to assist legal permanent residents—especially immigrant and refugee parents—in preparing for U.S. naturalization. To date, over 100 students have successfully become U.S. citizens through our program, and more are added each month.

Our goal is to ensure that every eligible immigrant and refugee gains the knowledge and skills needed to become a U.S. citizen. Students come from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, and each is guided through the key components of the citizenship test:

1. Understanding and answering the 100 questions prepared by USCIS.
2. Developing strong reading comprehension skills.
3. Completing the required writing tasks with confidence.

We provide free assistance with the N-400 naturalization application and only begin the process once students demonstrate readiness in speaking, reading, and writing. Weekly practice tests and mock interviews simulate real USCIS interviews, ensuring students are fully prepared. As a result, our program boasts a 100% success rate—none of our students have failed their citizenship interview.